Maddie and Logan are close as kids. Then the unthinkable happens. Flash forward 6 years and Maddie is living in Alaska, while Logan is still in DC andMaddie and Logan are close as kids. Then the unthinkable happens. Flash forward 6 years and Maddie is living in Alaska, while Logan is still in DC and is a behavior problem. Logan gets sent to Alaska, but that's where the real problems start. Sometimes the past comes back to haunt you, or kidnap you, as the case may be.

This was just ok. Maddie was a little annoying at times, but she got better as the story went on. Unfortunately, the story didn't get better as the book progressed. There was a lot of build up for a weird/rushed feeling ending. ...more

This installment wasn't quite as exciting as the first book. The hurricane is still in full swing, and Rashawn, Chase and Nicole have made it safely tThis installment wasn't quite as exciting as the first book. The hurricane is still in full swing, and Rashawn, Chase and Nicole have made it safely to the farm. There is just one problem, all of the animals are out of their cages. They have survived the hurricane, but can they survive the leopard? It sounds far-fetched but it totally works. It's good for kids looking for survival/adventure books....more

The audio version of this book is really well done. The cliff hanger at the end kind of sucks especially since there is a small waiting list for the nThe audio version of this book is really well done. The cliff hanger at the end kind of sucks especially since there is a small waiting list for the next book.

*Edit* This is a great read aloud/book club book for 5th and 6th grade. I have done it three times and all three times there were very few complaints.

Fourth book club with this, and the kids LOVE it. It's so exciting....more

Miranda's life is drastically changed when an asteroid hits the moon, and sends it out of orbit pushing it closer to the earth. Tidal waves, earthquakMiranda's life is drastically changed when an asteroid hits the moon, and sends it out of orbit pushing it closer to the earth. Tidal waves, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions send the world into a state of disaster. There is no electricity, little communication, and no way to get food or gas. Told through journal entries, we follow Miranda and her family in a struggle to survive. They manage to stockpile food, but that is only part of the problems they face. No hospitals, stores or restaurants are open. How can they survive the winter without gas to heat the house? How long will their food last?This story definitely makes you wonder what would happen if anything this catastrophic actually happened. I feel like I could never have enough food or water in the house to survive. Very well written and believable story. ...more